Jester King Thread

[Chadzero1]

Just de-gas a regular bottle.


You're welcome.

I guess you could do that with the Flor, but they haven't released any other unblended non-fruited "lambics", right? Just the Gueze.

 

[Hookemhops13]

I guess you could do that with the Flor, but they haven't released any other unblended non-fruited "lambics", right? Just the Gueze.

I think he was kidding...

 

[Chadzero1]

I think he was kidding...

Yeah, I was in a no-joking-had-to-deal-with-a-holes-all-day mood lol. I'm wondering if this is from extra blending stock that they don't need anymore or if they consider it "premium" Spon like the Flor was.

 

[Chadzero1]

ZUG-ZUG-ZUG-ZUG-ZUG-ZUG-ZUG-ZUG-ZUG-ZUG

Man, we couldn't even blend it down it was so oxidized and alcoholic! I saved a few pics of the label though before I sent it to the homebrew stash.

 

[leftofthedial1]

I'm seeing some Untappd check-ins for Spon Flor that claim to be purchased at some well-known European beer bars. I'm confused, wasn't Spon Flor a super-limited brewery-only release? Perhaps this is grey market? A series of incorrect check-ins? Or did JK release some extra bottles for sale?

 

[IndianaJones]

Sometimes bottles are left in a market after a brewery travels to an event in said market, offering a one-time drop of certain bottles for store shelves. I've heard of that happening with bottles like Nocturn in California.

 

[Lutter]

Sometimes bottles are left in a market after a brewery travels to an event in said market, offering a one-time drop of certain bottles for store shelves. I've heard of that happening with bottles like Nocturn in California.

The same has happened in Colorado around GABF time. I believe Atrial was on shelves there for a hot minute.

 

[Lutter]

So who's going to be the Master Blender that takes these 2 still bottles, blends them together, and throws in some priming sugar, and carbs up a 2-year blend?

Whomever does that is my new personal hero.

 

[leftofthedial1]

Sometimes bottles are left in a market after a brewery travels to an event in said market, offering a one-time drop of certain bottles for store shelves. I've heard of that happening with bottles like Nocturn in California.

Ah that would make sense. If that's the case then it's pretty cool of JK to give those bars a crazy-awesome beer like Spon Flor. I'm sure people in Europe would be super happy with pretty much any JK beer.

 

[Lutter]

Ah that would make sense. If that's the case then it's pretty cool of JK to give those bars a crazy-awesome beer like Spon Flor. I'm sure people in Europe would be super happy with pretty much any JK beer.

Jester King distros through Shelton Bros outside our market last time I checked, so I've seen bottles on shelves out there in the EU. I know someone who saw Boxer's Revenge and Black Metal in Denmark on shelves. I don't think I've ever seen the genie bottles being sold outside our market though.

 

[codasnap52]

Jester King distros through Shelton Bros outside our market last time I checked, so I've seen bottles on shelves out there in the EU. I know someone who saw Boxer's Revenge and Black Metal in Denmark on shelves. I don't think I've ever seen the genie bottles being sold outside our market though.

Koelschip in Copenhagen gets cases well before they are released at the brewery of Spon and other JK beers. They keep them in the cellar until the US release dates. I'm sure this happens at other renowned bars over there as well.

 

[Lutter]

Koelschip in Copenhagen gets cases well before they are released at the brewery of Spon and other JK beers. They keep them in the cellar until the US release dates. I'm sure this happens at other renowned bars over there as well.

No ****, huh.

 

[Lutter]

Jester King and HORAL have apparently been in a disagreement about the term "Methode Gueuze". Next batch of SPON will be marketed as "Methode Traditionelle".

New trademark to go along with that as well...

https://methodetraditionelle.org/standards/

Old:

New:

MT - 1 year
MT III - 3 year blend

 

[jeffstuffingsjk]

Koelschip in Copenhagen gets cases well before they are released at the brewery of Spon and other JK beers. They keep them in the cellar until the US release dates. I'm sure this happens at other renowned bars over there as well.

No, this is false. We've sent some of our SPON beers to a few bars around the world, but never in advance of release. Where are you getting stuff like this?

 

[Os]

I want to try that 3 year blend!!!

 

[Steve2]

I want to try that 3 year blend!!!

I’ll bring some spon home for the holidays.

 

[Os]

I’ll bring some spon home for the holidays.

I'll be sitting on my stoop waiting for you starting now

 

[ChaQuiseman]

No, this is false. We've sent some of our SPON beers to a few bars around the world, but never in advance of release. Where are you getting stuff like this?

You remember those kids in school who were always saying things like "My uncle works for Nintendo and gave me some super secret cheat codes for Mario, but I can't tell you?" Bascially the ones making **** up, hoping people would think they were cool?

I think you just found the grown-up version.

 

[Lutter]

Did anyone mention that the first 2 blends of SPON 2017 are out this weekend?

http://jesterkingbrewery.com/2017-spon-three-year-blend

Cause they are.

 

[Lutter]

I want to try that 3 year blend!!!

I was surprised to see that Black Project in Denver had a 3 year Methode Traditionelle on their board when I was there earlier this month.

It was so close to the announcement I was kinda wondering if jeffstuffingsjk jumped the bar and changed it, lol.

Those Black Project guys are doing some special stuff in Colorado, btw. My favorite brewery there right now.

 

[boogercrack]

$336 for one allotment of 6 750s and 6 375s... finally may have priced me out.

180% the cost by volume of having drie fonteinen gueuze shipped priority international and arrive at my doorstep.

 

[Lutter]

$336 for one allotment of 6 750s and 6 375s... finally may have priced me out.

180% the cost by volume of having drie fonteinen gueuze shipped priority international and arrive at my doorstep.

Same price as the last release. *shrug*

I'm sure they could get that price down if they made a buttload more of it, but just getting that entire program set up to make a limited amount of beer (based upon the weather here in Austin and amount of space taken up by the beer in their [already usually quite full] space) means it is what it is.

Got a busy weekend, but I'm sure I'll get 3 bottles to sock away like the last time they released. Gonna build at least a 5 year, if not 10 year vert. I'm not even gonna look at the bottles till they're 3 years old.

 

[2plums4one]

Same price as the last release. *shrug*

I'm sure they could get that price down if they made a buttload more of it, but just getting that entire program set up to make a limited amount of beer (based upon the weather here in Austin and amount of space taken up by the beer in their [already usually quite full] space) means it is what it is.

Got a busy weekend, but I'm sure I'll get 3 bottles to sock away like the last time they released. Gonna build at least a 5 year, if not 10 year vert. I'm not even gonna look at the bottles till they're 3 years old.

From the ones I've had recently, they are coming along very nicely

 

[mattchow]

$336 for one allotment of 6 750s and 6 375s... finally may have priced me out.

180% the cost by volume of having drie fonteinen gueuze shipped priority international and arrive at my doorstep.

case discount tho.

 

[ExPimp]

As we mentioned earlier this year, we’re moving to a lottery system for our super-limited releases. We’re doing this to avoid the drama and frustration experienced by our customers and staff during this year’s Atrial Rubicite release. We mentioned throughout the years that we want very much for Jester King to be a peaceful, relaxing, family-friendly place to visit. Unfortunately, our poor planning created circumstances this past summer where that wasn’t the case. Again, we’re sorry for that and feel bad for the folks who went to great lengths for bottles and unfairly came away empty-handed.


As a result, like we said we’re moving to a lottery for super-limited releases, starting with 2017 分桃 (Fēn táo) magnum bottles. Below are the details and a button to sign up for the lottery. We’re sure the new system isn’t perfect and has flaws, but it should accomplish our number one goal, which again, is having Jester King always be a peaceful, friendly, relaxing place to visit. Cheers.


2017 分桃 (Fēn táo) Magnum Bottle Lottery Details, Rules and Signup


*Starting Tuesday, November 7th at 9:00am (CST), you may enter a lottery for the chance to purchase a 2017 分桃 (Fēn táo) magnum bottle (1.5L). Entering your name in the lottery does not guarantee you a bottle.


*We will close submissions at 8:00pm (CST) on Wednesday, November 8th. Winners of the of the drawing will be contacted Friday, November 10th by 10:00pm (CST).


*You will be expected to pay for your ticket by Friday, November 17th by 4pm (CST) or your ticket will go to someone else. PLEASE NOTE: You must pay for your ticket via a link that will be sent — you WILL NOT be able to pay for your ticket in person at the brewery.


*If you are chosen, the name given for the drawing MUST MATCH the name on your license and furthermore, must match purchase information. If it does not, you will loose your ticket and your money will be refunded. Absolutely no proxies. Please bring a printed or mobile confirmation of your purchase. Please DO NOT enter the lottery if you are not certain that you are able to pick up your bottle!


*Bottle pickup will be during our regular tasting room hours for the next 3 weeks with no exceptions:


Friday 11.17, 11.24 & 12.01 From 4:00pm – 10:00pm


Saturday 11.18, 11.25 & 12.02 From 12:00pm – 10:00pm


Sunday 11.19, 11.26 & 12.03 From 12:00pm – 7:00m


*If you fail to pickup your purchase in time, your order will be refunded and the bottle will be resold or held for future events. We do not have storage/staff to allow pickups during non-tasting room hours or after Sunday, November 19, 2017.


*170 bottles available


*$75 per bottle + fees


*Must be 21 or over


*Multiple entries will be disqualified.


*Limit to one per person.


*No ticket gifting or proxies.


*If you have addition questions or need assistance, please e-mail [email protected]

 

[JGlitz87]

As we mentioned earlier this year, we’re moving to a lottery system for our super-limited releases. We’re doing this to avoid the drama and frustration experienced by our customers and staff during this year’s Atrial Rubicite release. We mentioned throughout the years that we want very much for Jester King to be a peaceful, relaxing, family-friendly place to visit. Unfortunately, our poor planning created circumstances this past summer where that wasn’t the case. Again, we’re sorry for that and feel bad for the folks who went to great lengths for bottles and unfairly came away empty-handed.


As a result, like we said we’re moving to a lottery for super-limited releases, starting with 2017 分桃 (Fēn táo) magnum bottles. Below are the details and a button to sign up for the lottery. We’re sure the new system isn’t perfect and has flaws, but it should accomplish our number one goal, which again, is having Jester King always be a peaceful, friendly, relaxing place to visit. Cheers.


2017 分桃 (Fēn táo) Magnum Bottle Lottery Details, Rules and Signup


*Starting Tuesday, November 7th at 9:00am (CST), you may enter a lottery for the chance to purchase a 2017 分桃 (Fēn táo) magnum bottle (1.5L). Entering your name in the lottery does not guarantee you a bottle.


*We will close submissions at 8:00pm (CST) on Wednesday, November 8th. Winners of the of the drawing will be contacted Friday, November 10th by 10:00pm (CST).


*You will be expected to pay for your ticket by Friday, November 17th by 4pm (CST) or your ticket will go to someone else. PLEASE NOTE: You must pay for your ticket via a link that will be sent — you WILL NOT be able to pay for your ticket in person at the brewery.


*If you are chosen, the name given for the drawing MUST MATCH the name on your license and furthermore, must match purchase information. If it does not, you will loose your ticket and your money will be refunded. Absolutely no proxies. Please bring a printed or mobile confirmation of your purchase. Please DO NOT enter the lottery if you are not certain that you are able to pick up your bottle!


*Bottle pickup will be during our regular tasting room hours for the next 3 weeks with no exceptions:


Friday 11.17, 11.24 & 12.01 From 4:00pm – 10:00pm


Saturday 11.18, 11.25 & 12.02 From 12:00pm – 10:00pm


Sunday 11.19, 11.26 & 12.03 From 12:00pm – 7:00m


*If you fail to pickup your purchase in time, your order will be refunded and the bottle will be resold or held for future events. We do not have storage/staff to allow pickups during non-tasting room hours or after Sunday, November 19, 2017.


*170 bottles available


*$75 per bottle + fees


*Must be 21 or over


*Multiple entries will be disqualified.


*Limit to one per person.


*No ticket gifting or proxies.


*If you have addition questions or need assistance, please e-mail [email protected]

Seeing that this is my only chance to actually ever get a magnum, I really like this. The motivation of keeping the brewery a calm/serene place is perfect.

I however do no love this since I have never won a Zwanze lottery and may have killed my lottery karma when 2 family members won FoFA tickets for me this year.

 

[rrrjjj]

 

[pldevo]

Anyone from Dallas going to JK this weekend?

Would love to snag a single bottle of Biere de Syrah and a single bottle of the new release Song of Binding.

 

[IndianaJones]

I didn't even see where they announced BdS. Gotta make a run now, it's one of my favorite JK beers

 

[mgr78704]

I didn't even see where they announced BdS. Gotta make a run now, it's one of my favorite JK beers

Just announced